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Food Truck Hire for The Platt events
From the moment the hatch opens to the end of service, a food truck at your event, serving Mexican street food from the hatch makes the serving truck part of your event in The Platt.
- Parties in venue grounds
- Staff summer parties
- Engagements and anniversaries
Food truck hire in The Platt
About our food truck hire in The Platt
Service is planned around your timings: a set lunch hour, an evening slot or a few hours through a party. Tell us when guests should eat. At staff summer parties and private outdoor parties, we will put together a menu of tacos from the hatch, fresh salsas and guacamole and loaded nachos and more.
Somewhere as small as The Platt, food truck hire can mean a garden, a field or a barn. Tell us about narrow lanes, gates and long drives. Firm ground matters, especially after rain. We will check the space, access and power with you before the day, so set-up goes smoothly.
Planning the serving area
Before the day, we’ll agree where we park and serve. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A place for guests to eat close to the hatch
- Power and water, confirmed with each booking
- Firm, level ground or hardstanding where the truck or trailer can park
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Quesadillas
- Burritos
- Burrito bowls
- Tacos
- Loaded nachos
- Mexican drinks bar
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A closer look at the menu
Loaded nachos
A tray of nachos works as a starter or a late snack.
Burrito bowls
A bowl is a good choice for guests avoiding tortillas, and they’re easy to adapt.
How it works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, let us know and we will adjust where we can. Late-September events in The Platt see sunset at about 7:00pm, so a later service will need some lighting. In late May, daylight lasts until about 8:50pm.
- Ask us whether your date is available.
- You get a menu for the hatch and a quote.
- We confirm the parking spot and the route in.
- We drive in, open the hatch and serve your guests.
- We pack down and drive away when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Measure any gates or arches on the way in
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
- Tell us what power and water the site has
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Send allergy details in writing
- Check parking and loading rules for street locations
- Measure gates and look for low branches on the way in
- Guests with serious allergies should contact us first
We can serve through rain, though a marquee or gazebo helps guests stay dry.
Ask us about evening food later on.
Hiring a food truck in The Platt
The Platt is about 4 miles south of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. For an event in The Platt, we can serve in gardens, fields, venues, car parks and courtyards with access in and around The Platt. The Platt is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
The Platt is about 33 miles from central London, which can suit a team day out of the city with a hired food truck. Parks such as Eridge Park typically need permission for vehicles and catering, so a garden or hired venue is often simpler. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of The Platt, with country venues and gardens where a hired food truck could serve. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules on vehicles, so check with yours.
Here we cover the TN3 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Close by, we cover events in Frant (1 mile north), Mark Cross (2 miles south), Eridge Green (2 miles north-west), Town Row (3 miles south-west) and Tidebrook (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Sevenoaks (14 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles north), Tonbridge (8 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (8 miles north-east) and Southborough (5 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital (3.4 miles north) and The Corn Exchange (2.9 miles north). Not far away are Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include The George Public House (0.9 miles north)
Why choose food truck hire in The Platt?
A food truck gives a private event a focal point.
We cater all kinds of occasions in The Platt and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Family celebrations
- Company away days
- Garden parties
- End-of-year celebrations
Historic houses near The Platt include Wadhurst Castle (3 miles south-east) and Groombridge Place (4.2 miles north-west). If you are hiring a historic venue, check early whether it allows a catering vehicle on site.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- Staff numbers and hours
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether VAT is included
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The menu you choose
- The number of people
- Staff for serving and the bar
- Parking and the route in
Larger events can cost less per head, because the set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the event is
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
To get a price, just send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Your questions about food truck hire in The Platt
Which station is closest to The Platt?
The closest is Frant station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
Could we book your food truck for a private event in The Platt?
Yes, depending on the date. For a private or work event in a village or hamlet, the main thing is access: tell us about the lane, the gate and the ground.
How much is food truck hire?
There is no fixed price list, as every booking is different. Send your details and you will get a quote. Our food truck hire guide explains what affects the cost.
Do you give allergen information?
Our menus are planned with allergies in mind, nut allergies included, and give allergen information for every dish. We keep options separate, but we can’t promise anything is completely allergen-free. Guests with severe allergies should talk to us before the event.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, using corn tortillas. Corn tortillas are naturally gluten-free, but some fillings, sauces and toppings may not be, so we check every dish and give allergen information.
How does private food truck hire work?
You hire the truck or trailer for agreed service times. We cook to order, serve from the hatch and pack down afterwards.
Do you offer a bar with the truck?
The drinks bar comes with bar staff and alcohol-free choices. Alcohol needs the right licence, which we’ll check with you.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, they’re part of the planning from the start. Tell us your numbers when you ask for a quote.
For event organisers in The Platt
For big numbers, we plan service to keep queues short, so everyone is served promptly. Tell us how long you have for food and drinks.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in The Platt? A truck or trailer serves a crowd quickly, with options for most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Food truck hire or something else?
Booking several street food trucks means juggling several suppliers. One Mexican truck with a varied menu keeps things simple. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, staff, plates and napkins, travel and VAT. Our quote sets out what’s included.
What we offer in The Platt
- Catering across Kent, including The Platt
- Allergen-aware menus
- Served fresh from our food truck or trailer
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
Read how we price or our guide to catering costs.
- Served from our truck or trailer at your venue, garden or event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options, with allergen information
- Tacos and taco bars, burritos, bowls, nachos and quesadillas
- Mexican drinks bar: margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas